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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,247.09, 36,226.62 and 15,487.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,247.09, 36,226.62 and 15,487.97 is: 21,376.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,247.09 : 36,226.62 = 15,487.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,247.09/36,226.62 = 15,487.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,247.09x = 36,226.62 × 15,487.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,247.09x = 561,076,622.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,076,622.63/26,247.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,376.72

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